The Black Diamond Podcast

Kristen Rainey is the Founder and CEO of Northstar Sleep School, offering online classes and in-person workshops to help people get better sleep. Using a data-driven approach, her clients learn what behavior changes they can make in their daily lives to yield the most impact. She is also the host of the Northstar Unplugged podcast, focused on rest, unplugging, transitions, and finding what fuels you. Prior to launching Northstar Sleep School, Kristen led sustainability and procurement for Google’s 271 cafes across 54 countries. She is a graduate of Princeton University and received a MALD in International Affairs at the Fletcher School at Tufts University and an MBA at Cornell University. She is a Certified Sleep Science Coach (CSSC) through the Spencer Institute. She has lived, worked, and studied in Indonesia, France, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Spain, and Australia. After 33 zip codes and an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, she has landed in Bozeman, Montana. Links www.linkedin.com/in/kristenrainey www.northstarsleepschool.com

Kari McDonald is using her experience and know-how from years in the fossil fuel industry to engineer a transition from traditional fossil fuels and fertilizers to sustainable and regenerative solutions. Kari’s company, Bio Energy Solutions Inc., acquired the Green Power House technology popularized in the movie “The Need to Grow.” Since then, she’s been bringing farmers and fossil fuel technicians and engineers together to make it an even safer and more efficient system. In fact, the rechristened Energy Junction comprises three integrated systems that are customizable and modular. Collectively, they are capable of generating electricity, as well as an assortment of other products including algae, biochar, bio-stimulants and wood vinegar, biogas and biodiesel. Kari will share inspiration and we'll see that it’s actually possible to transition from fossil fuels to regenerative earth-and-people-friendly energy and agriculture. https://bioenergy-solutions.com/

Tom’s career background has spanned decades in both marketing and new business development, the latter of which led to him being the visionary behind what is now Glacier Hops Ranch. In 2015, Tom was elected the first-ever National At-Large Director of the Hop Growers of America (HGA). He was subsequently appointed as National Chairman of the HGA’s Small Grower Council, which oversaw the development of Enterprise Cost Studies and Best Practices for small hop growers during his tenure. An accomplished horseman, Tom and his wife Annie competed from Canada to Texas and were nationally ranked in the cow horse sports of Team Penning and Ranch Sorting. They qualified and competed for the National Championships in Texas three times, and once for the World Championships, but today most of Tom’s equine activity is an occasional trail ride in the forest surrounding his Whitefish property…the original Glacier Hops Ranch. We'll chat about what Glacier Hops Ranch does, how Tom came up with the idea for his product and MUCH MORE! Links and Resources: https://glacierhopsranch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbritz www.level5mentors.com

Alli Widman has been an avid skier and traveler her entire life. Following years of frustration with a lack of comprehensive, reliable ski resources for recreational skiers, she launched Avant Ski in late 2018. She spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, though her true passion has always been fitness and travel. When she is not skiing or writing about ski travel, you can find her running around NYC, either chasing her two small boys or training for her next marathon. Alli studied Biology and Economics at Stanford University and has an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theavantski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getAvantSki IG: https://www.instagram.com/theavantski/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avantski https://www.theavantski.com/

Kelsey Ramsden was Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur ranked #1 by Profit and Chatelaine Magazines in 2012 & 2013.  She is also a bonafide business acrobat, internationally recognized speaker, Richard Branson Centre Mentor, Contributor to the Huffington Post & Entrepreneur Magazine. She’s is an innovator and implementer who acts on instincts and does so with integrity. She is currently the Co-Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer Mind Cure Health. Mind Cure Health is a mental health and wellness company with a mission to identify, develop and commercialize products that enhance mental health and wellness, ease suffering and increase productivity. MINDCURE was formed as a response to a world suffering from a mental health crisis and in urgent need of effective treatments. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelsey-ramsden-32250946 https://www.mindcure.com/ www.level5mentors.com

Hollis Carter is a serial entrepreneur and avid skier. He started his entrepreneurial journey in the early 2000’s, founding multiple companies, including a SAAS company he built into a 7-figure virtual business in less than a year. In 2013, he became a founding investor in Utah’s Powder Mountain Ski Resort, where he now develops real estate and hosts events. His experiences (and observations) led him toward co-founding the Baby Bathwater Institute, a unique membership-based community comprised of some of the world’s leading minds and entrepreneurs, with a focus on cultivating natural, mutually beneficial relationships. Links: https://www.level5mentors.com/podcast/ https://babybathwater.com/

In this episode, we have Matt Walrath, he is the founder of the nutrition coaching company, Beyond Macros, and creator of the Beyond Macros Certified Coach program - a course that teaches nutrition coaches how to run a profitable online coaching business by providing a VIP experience to their ideal clients, and creating a plan guaranteed to get that client results that last. He lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia and takes pride in living his ideal lifestyle that balances time in the surf, sharing quality time with loved ones, and pursuing his vision of helping nutrition coaches provide a VIP experience to clients without burning out. Learn from him as we discussed how to build and create a VIP experience for your clients, his fitness journey, scaling business and his investment in cryptocurrencies.   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwalrath/ https://www.level5mentors.com/ https://beyondmacros.com/

Shawn Finnegan is a former US navy/marine corps field medic and cancer survivor, the creation of the anchor gym was forged out of necessity and survival. After exiting the military, he became a licensed Physical Therapist and Fitness/Nutrition coach. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find a fitness system that could anchor all of the accessories he used for his patients, clients, or even himself. Rather than settle for less, he decided to invent one! He started the company in 2009 and receive a patent on his design for the Anchor Gym. His goal was to develop something you can use anywhere all while staying safe. He's created many designs you can use traveling, at home, or even at a gym. Tune in as we learn more from Shawn about his mission to stay strong and to help as many folks as possible get healthy and fit. Now, the Anchor Gym is so versatile and affordable. Now, Shawn proud to say that their system can be found in gyms, universities, hospitals, military bases, professional training facilities, and homes all over the world!   Links:   www.level5mentors.com https://www.coreenergyfitness.com/

Garrett TeSlaa is an active duty 15-year law enforcement veteran and sergeant for a sheriff's office in Southern California. Garrett has held assignments in patrol, gang investigations, community relations, internal affairs, and media relations. Garrett holds a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and Management and is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. Garrett hosts the successful podcast The Squad Room devoted to personal development for first responders. He is also a TEDx speaker and contributing writer for PoliceOne and Law Enforcement Today.   Links: http://www.thesquadroom.net/  Connect with Garrett 

Curt Mercadante helps consultants and solopreneurs find purpose by delivering the "right message" to the "right clients" to generate the "right revenue" and build a strong foundation. He has been in the Public Relations, Branding, and Advertising Industry, building a 7-figure business for the past 25 years. Sometime between 2017-2019, Curt shut down his PR and Advertising Agency because he did not feel fulfilled. Today, Curt helps individuals who make up the backbone of the economy to be more productive, profitable, and align with purpose. Curt is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Trainer, host of The Authority Brand Podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle.”   Text 55678 and send the keyword YOUTHORITY to get three free webinars: 1.       The Four Pillars of Authority Brand 2.       Leveling Up your LinkedIn 3.       How to Use Podcasts to Build your Authority Brand In this episode, we talked about: ⦁         Why a life of freedom is a definition of success. ⦁         Trusting the universe. ⦁         How can I create a business that puts lifestyle and freedom together? ⦁         What is the pizza pie exercise? ⦁         The four pillars of building an authority brand. ⦁         The difference of efficiency vs. efficacy ⦁         Focusing on your process   Contact Curt: ·       Connect with Curt on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/curtmercadante ·       Visit his blog: https://www.curtsblog.com/